Abstract: A holder for storing an umbrella or selective lengths of a cord for effectively reducing the length thereof while permitting lengthening thereof when desired. The holder includes a hollow container open at both ends and adapted to receive a cord folded in multiple loops within the hollow container. A retaining member is disposed within the hollow container for retaining multiple loops of a cord within the hollow container by engaging an outer surface of a portion of the multiple loops. Manually folding a cord to include multiple loops and inserting the multiple loops within the hollow container retains the cord within the hollow container to define a predetermined distance between end portions of a cord.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for opening frozen locks on a motor vehicle, padlock or any locking mechanism which is subject to the elements. The device according to the present invention includes a key mounted on the closure lid of a cigarette lighter. In the inoperative position, the key is disposed against the front surface of the cigarette lighter, thereby forming a compact unit. In the operative position, the key is disposed directly above the flame of the cigarette lighter so as to maximize the heat of the flame in warming the key. In this manner, the key attached to the cigarette lighter, according to the present invention, is heated to a substantial extent, thereby readily enabling a frozen lock to be opened.